Extension of Drosophila lifespan by Rhodiola rosea through a mechanism independent from dietary restriction.

Rhodiola rosea has been extensively used to improve physical and mental performance and to protect against stress. We, and others, have reported that R. rosea can extend lifespan in flies, worms, and yeast. However, its molecular mechanism is currently unknown. Here, we tested whether R. rosea might...

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Main Authors: Samuel E Schriner, Kevin Lee, Stephanie Truong, Kathyrn T Salvadora, Steven Maler, Alexander Nam, Thomas Lee, Mahtab Jafari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3660385?pdf=render